This year's list of WGA Awards television nominees is full of pleasant surprises. Not only did a slew of series break through, but so did several networks. Comedy Central and IFC, previously recognized only for their variety series, have nominations in Best Comedy Series and Best Comedy Episode this year for the second season of “Broad City” and the third of “Maron” respectively. And FX and USA Network contend in the Best Drama Series race for the first time, thanks to the third season of “The Americans” and the first of “Mr. Robot”. -Break- Subscribe to Gold Derby Breaking News Alerts & Experts’ Latest Oscar Predictions Indeed, the guild was so committed to the new that they dropped most of the reigning champions. “True Detective” and “Louie” each took a pair of trophies for their 2014 seasons, while “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” and the Gold...'
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